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'Deplorable' Dunedin coward punch attack leaves man hospitalised

The 50-year-old victim had just left the Social Club in the Octagon when the attack happened....

'Deplorable' Dunedin coward punch attack leaves man hospitalised

A man was hospitalised after being felled by a coward punch in central Dunedin described by police as a "disgusting act".

'Absolutely stupid': Drunk students steal ute for hospital site joyride

A pair of "boozed up" young students who went joyriding in a ute after breaking into the new Dunedin Hospital site have been blasted by police.

Severe thunderstorm warning for North Island

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the central North Island for Friday afternoon and evening.

Diver challenges Wellington mayor over shellfish safety

Wellington authorities have decided it is safe enough for swimmers to make their own calls about...

Diver challenges Wellington mayor over shellfish safety

A local diver says he will eat shellfish from the south coast after the mayor has tried some kina from the sewage spill hot spot.

Hillary Clinton tells congressional panel she never met Epstein

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told a congressional committee that she didn't recall ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and had no info about his criminal activities.

Bin truck fire sparks lithium battery warning

The box of batteries ignited in the back of a Rotorua bin truck on Wednesday. Photo / Supplied

Bin truck fire sparks lithium battery warning

A fire inside a rubbish truck this week has prompted renewed warnings about the dangers of discarding batteries in household waste, after firefighters traced the incident to a box of improperly disposed lithium batteries.

Thousands of ambulance callouts for mental health 'non-urgent'

Thousands of ambulance callouts for mental health 'non-urgent'

A study into thousands of ambulance callouts for mental health shows most were non-urgent, and should have been managed in the community.

Peters hits back at Seymour's Air NZ sale talk

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Peters hits back at Seymour's Air NZ sale talk

Winston Peters says the "last thing we should do is go and panic" and make a classic mistake "based on blind ideology" in response to Air New Zealand's financial loss.

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Two more declare candidacy for by-election

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Two more declare candidacy for by-election

Political parties are staying out of the Dunedin City Council by-election.

Works on northbound one-way

The work is set to begin on Sunday night. Photo: ODT files

Works on northbound one-way

Lines company Aurora Energy is about to start electricity upgrades on State Highway 1 in Central Dunedin.

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Nicu room backer saw need first hand

Dunedin mum Lauren Houliston says she is pleased her family was able to contribute to a special...

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Nicu room backer saw need first hand

A new addition to Dunedin’s neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu) will wrap love around families going through utter grief, thanks to the support of a whānau who faced a ‘‘Nicu journey’’ of their own.

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‘Incredibly sad’ as historic home razed

Blow by blow, a digger demolishes the more than a century-old former Haynes House at 284 Stuart...

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‘Incredibly sad’ as historic home razed

The destruction of a historically significant Dunedin home is being lamented with ‘‘a great deal of sadness’’ as the reality of the demolition sets in.

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ORC seeks to transfer chopper trust sponsorship

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ORC seeks to transfer chopper trust sponsorship

The Otago Regional Council is looking to hand over its sponsorship of the region’s rescue helicopter service to Port Otago, but has put in a backstop in case it does not happen.

Giant tui pops up on South Dunedin wall

Artist Lara Hattingh is dwarfed by a new resident of Rankeilor St, South Dunedin — a tūī perched...

Giant tui pops up on South Dunedin wall

A sizable avian addition to a South Dunedin street has emerged to the delight of a Dunedin artist and the local community.

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Dunedin man found guilty of psychological abuse

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Dunedin man found guilty of psychological abuse

A former government employee has been found guilty of psychologically abusing his ex-partner.

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‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen

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‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen

A Dunedin teenager who racked up three driving charges in about six weeks received ‘‘quite a lenient sentence’’, a judge says.

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He paid for a park - then his car was towed

A vehicle is towed from parks on State Highway 1 outside Toitū Otago Settlers Museum yesterday....

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Dunedin man's shock as car towed after paying for parking

A Dunedin man facing a parking fine of nearly $200 alleged he had parked in the area for weeks beforehand with no problems and parking signage was confusing and hidden.

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